One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.
Accompanying the Criterion Collection release of Seven Samurai is this 58-Page book containing essays and reflections on Akira Kurosawa's legendary epic.
Cast and Credits
The Hours and Times by Kenneth Turan
Seven Rode Together by Peter Crowie
A Time Of Honor by Philip Kemp
Kurosawa's Early Influences by Peggy Chiao
The Rains Came by Alain Silver
A Magnificent Year by Stuart Galbraith IV
A Tribute From Arthur Penn
A Tribute from Sidney Lumet
Toshiro Mifune: In His Own Words
About The Transfer
